Sports Access
Football, cricket, gym and other sports grounds are located within a few metres of the hotel.
Emirates Sports Hotel
Dubai Sports City
Emirates Sports Hotel in Dubai Sports City suits active travellers and longer stays, with sports grounds nearby and rooms that reviews often describe as spacious and clean. Guests can also use the sports-themed Mezzanine, where football broadcasts, food and a bar create a sociable evening setting.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
300 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious Rooms
Several reviews describe the rooms or apartments as unusually large, comfortable and suitable for longer stays.
Helpful Staff
Staff are often praised for practical help, including arranging taxis and supporting guests during difficult circumstances.
Family Setup
Apartment reviews mention kitchens, washing machines and other useful equipment for families with children.
Sports Dining
The Mezzanine combines an open space, large sports screen and bar for watching matches or spending time with friends.
Long Stays
A four-month guest found the apartments workable for two people taking business calls at the same time.
Pet Friendly
One apartment guest said their cat was allowed to stay, which is useful for guests travelling with a pet.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Parking. Ask about parking before arriving, especially during gym or academy events; one guest spent 1–2 hours looking for a space.
Confirm Gym Hours. If gym access matters, confirm the permitted times before booking; one review lists 12–2 PM and 8–10 PM.
Clarify Cleaning. Ask how often housekeeping is included and what extra visits cost, since one reviewer said cleaning was weekly.
Test Internet. If you work remotely, check Wi-Fi availability on arrival and have a backup connection; one stay had partial outages for three days.
Request Quiet. Ask for a room away from event or maintenance activity if you need to sleep or work without interruption.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Hebiah Fourth, Park-A2 - Emirates Sports Hotel, Sports
Al Hebiah Fourth - Dubai Sports City, Dubai
Popular Mentions
sports facilities
Sports facilities are a central reason guests choose the hotel, with reviews describing them as impressive and top-notch.
gym equipment
One guest specifically praised the gym equipment as new and the courts as excellent.
fan-zone for Football Championship 2022
The fan-zone hosted football events with food, music and a lively atmosphere.
outdoor cinema
Families mentioned the outdoor cinema as part of the hotel's community-style entertainment.
breakfast offer
One review mentions a breakfast offer giving hotel guests 20% off.
Common Concerns
Power Issues
A power cut made one guest leave the hotel, with no refund or alternative accommodation provided.
Parking Pressure
Parking can be difficult when the nearby gym and academy are busy; one reviewer reported searching for up to two hours.
Maintenance Response
One guest reported uncontrollable hot water and AC, with repeated reception calls producing no fix during the stay.
Cleaning Limits
A long-stay review described weekly cleaning, while another guest found the cleaning standards only average.
Noise Problems
Reviews mention drilling, loud live music and noisy groups, which can make working or sleeping difficult.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 AED per request
additional cleaning
“If guests request additional cleaning, they are charged 50 AED per request”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
Emirates Sports Hotel is aimed at travellers who want to stay close to sport rather than a conventional city-centre hotel. In Dubai Sports City, reviews place football, cricket, tennis and other grounds nearby, while the hotel itself is repeatedly described as spacious and comfortable. Apartments with kitchens and washing machines make the property more practical for families or longer stays.
There is also a distinctly social side. The Mezzanine has a large screen for sports broadcasts and a bar, and a Football Championship 2022 fan-zone hosted events with food and music. Reviews also mention an outdoor cinema, a restaurant, healthy sports-nutrition meals and a breakfast offer with a reported 20% guest discount.
Nearby supermarkets and cafés add convenience. The main caution is inconsistency. Many guests praise the friendly, helpful team, clean rooms and good value, but others report difficult parking, limited or unclear gym access, weekly housekeeping, slow or unavailable internet and noise from maintenance, music or sports groups.
One power cut forced a guest to leave without a refund, while another reported hot water and AC problems that were not resolved. Confirm parking, gym hours, cleaning arrangements and room maintenance before booking, particularly for a work-focused or longer stay.